Rocket Lab USA - Long Beach, CA

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Long Beach, CA
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Integration & Test Engineer I/II at Rocket Lab plays a crucial role in the development, testing, and deployment of flight spacecraft systems. This position is based at Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, and is integral to the Space Systems organization. The engineer will be responsible for leading and owning integration and test campaigns at various levels of spacecraft development, ensuring that all systems meet the required specifications and performance standards. Collaboration with team members is essential to define system requirements and develop comprehensive verification and validation plans. In this role, the engineer will develop acceptance, qualification, and research and development test plans for spacecraft systems. They will also be tasked with maintaining and operating environmental test systems, including vibration, thermal vacuum, thermal, and electromagnetic interference tests. The engineer will develop and maintain mechanical and electrical ground support equipment and facilities, interfacing with ground test software and implementing flight software configuration changes. Additionally, they will lead investigations into any anomalous vehicle behavior and interface with hardware-in-the-loop test systems. This position can be filled at either the Integration & Test Engineer I or II level, depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience. The role requires a strong technical background in engineering, particularly in areas related to spacecraft systems, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and own integration and test campaigns at various levels of spacecraft development
  • Collaborate with team members to define systems requirements and verification and validation plans
  • Develop acceptance, qualification, and R&D test plans for spacecraft systems
  • Maintain and operate environmental test systems (Vibe, TVAC, Thermal, EMI, etc.)
  • Develop and maintain mechanical and electrical ground support equipment and facilities
  • Interface with ground test software and implement flight software configuration changes
  • Lead investigations into anomalous vehicle behavior
  • Interface with hardware-in-the-loop test systems

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or other engineering degree
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Experience in a test engineering or other hands-on engineering role
  • Experience with environmental testing, such as thermal vacuum or random vibration testing
  • Proficiency with C, C++, Python, or MATLAB; and Windows 10 and Microsoft Office products
  • Experience in writing technical documentation, such as procedures, reports, and requirements

Nice-to-haves

  • Master's or PhD in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, aerospace, or other engineering degree
  • 4+ years of professional experience as a test engineer in the aerospace industry
  • Strong understanding of satellite subsystems (CDH, ADCS, EPS, and COMM)
  • Experience working in a clean room and with ESD-sensitive equipment
  • Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (PSU, Oscilloscope, DMM, etc.)
  • Exposure to designing and implementing test systems for electronics
  • Understanding of sensors, signal conditioning and data acquisition electronics
  • Familiarity with spacecraft harness design and best practices
  • Experience with 3D CAD software, preferably NX
  • Experience with RF testing and hardware-in-the-loop testing
  • Basic knowledge of networking
  • Experience with Linux systems

Benefits

  • Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
  • Paid parental leave
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Discounted employee stock purchase program
  • Subsidized EV charging stations
  • Onsite gym, food and drinks, childcare concierge, and other discounts
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